Petal Pals
polyantha · Year unknown
White Dick Koster
1.5 to 2.5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
polyantha
Bloom size
Small
Bloom habit
Large clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
No discernible fragrance.
Color Description
Pure white, sometimes with a slight greenish tint in the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.5 to 2.5 feet
Spread
1.5 to 2 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season.
Pruning
Light pruning in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose diseases like blackspot and mildew if conditions are poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Dick Koster'